At a very young age, we often see our kids showing off their interests.
The most common talent that we see is the gift for drawing, singing, cooking, and of course, dancing. As parents, seeing them invest in the things that they enjoy is something to be proud of.
It’s also a chance for us to support them with their passion.
Now, watching kids joining competitions and enjoying what they are doing is always something fun to watch. They also get the chance to socialize and learn sportsmanship.
Of course, watching dance competitions is something all of us like. This short video shows a couple of kids in different age categories performing for the National Shag Dance Championship.
What is Shag dancing?
The shag dance is one of the most popular dances associated with the beach towns of North Carolina and South Carolina.
It consists of two people or a pair, in which the male partner is takes the lead. Shag dancing may look easy, but it is quite challenging and complicated.
Today, shag dancing is far more than just a southern dance. In fact, it has expanded its fun and historical dance across America! What is nice is that even young kids and teens are showing interest in this beautiful and traditional dance.
Look at these kids showing off their talent in Shag dancing.
The video that was uploaded by The Myrtle Beach Sun News – Archive starts with a pair of sixth-graders named Trey Henley and Lizzie Batten. They are shown dancing to the classic “Honky Tonky” song.
Lizzie might be taller than Trey, but the latter has impressively led the dance number with his smooth moves. We can’t help but notice how their feet are moving gracefully!
Partners Isabelle Welch and Kaleb Brown were shown on the second clip of the dance video. They belong to the Junior category and are in the 7th and 8th grade respectively. While their song seemed slower than the first one, their movement was as graceful and impressive.
We love how smooth their moves were.
If you think the young teens were impressive, wait till you see the smaller kids. They may be little and young, but their dancing prowess will definitely impress you!
Second-graders Brooke Farrier and Billy West wowed the audience with their adorable yet impressive dance. Both kids were enjoying themselves and were showing great potential.
Some of you may already know how popular these dance competitions are. It’s something that makes us so proud! With all the new songs and dances that we see every day, it’s always lovely to see kids who know how to treasure tradition and how they can show their love to these types of dances.
Music and dance are for everyone. That’s why if you see your child showing interest and talent, then support them and allow them to discover the beautiful tradition of these dances.
Who knows? Your child might be the next champion in these types of competitions.
This video may have been uploaded six years ago, but it is still worth your time. You’ll surely enjoy this shag performance compilation.
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